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LM56FEK
2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1400cc
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- Registration LM56FEK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1400cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,182 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,375 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Slight fluid leak
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,015 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 84,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,819 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,611 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,147 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
30 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,147 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,859 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edge
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,561 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202614 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,947 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin un-even pad wear (3.5.1g)
- wiper smear
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,323 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear tyre cracking
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,905 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,153 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,183 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
28 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,746 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,318 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
5 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,400 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2011 6 Jun 202628 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 23,400 MI
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LM56FEK was registered on 2007-01-25
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